Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes refers to whether you are an in-state Florida resident or an out-of-state resident, and this classification determines your tuition cost as defined by Florida state statute 1009.21 an the State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.044. Students are encouraged to review the following documents for additional information:

All applicants must complete the Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes section of the application and submit the required documentation, regardless of the duration of their presence in Florida. A Florida resident for tuition purposes is defined as an individual who has resided in the state for 12 consecutive months while not enrolled in an institution of higher learning, prior to the beginning of classes, and who has established legal ties in Florida according to Florida Statute 1009.21.

Students who are non United States citizens must provide appropriate documentation from Immigration and Naturalization Services that designates their status while living in the United States. Resident alien cards (green cards), employment authorization cards, or Visas must be submitted at the time students submit their application. All documentation must be valid. Those applicants with expired paperwork must be referred to the Office of Immigration and Naturalization Services All students who were previously classified as non-U.S. citizens and are now returning as U.S. citizens must submit proper documentation.

Paperwork may be sent by fax, mail, or delivered in-person to the Graduate College Office. Please allow at least 10-14 business days for processing of any new, incoming residency documents. The residency evaluation process may, in some cases, take up to six weeks depending on the student's individual situation and the availability of requested documents.